Engineer II - City of North Port, FL : Job Details

Salary: $81,922.90 - $131,076.64 Annually Location : North Port, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 201401831 Department: Utilities Department Opening Date: 04/30/2025 General Description Assists the Utilities Engineering Manager by providing basic engineering design, analysis, project management, cost estimates, plan reviews, and investigations in support of field and treatment plant operations and capital improvement projects. Position requires considerable initiative and independent judgement in making technical decisions. Work is performed under the direction of the Utilities Engineering Manager. Essential Job Functions

• Provides supervision, including work assignments, performance evaluations and personnel actions.
• Performs engineering design, analysis, special studies, cost estimates, plan reviews, and investigations in support of field and treatment plant operations.
• Provides project management services, including, project progress, costs, and schedule reports.
• Serves on the Staff Development Review (SDR) Committee and reviews development plans and submits comments on behalf of the Utilities Department. This function is in coordination with the Construction Supervisor.
• Electronically prepares reports and maintains records of work performed and properly enters information, including documents and images using provided hardware and software systems.
• Serves on Request for Proposal (RFP) Selection Committees on behalf of the Utilities Department.
• Reviews and interprets infrastructure inventory and condition assessment data from the department's computerized management system for use in asset management and the development of the capital improvement project.
• Develops bid and RFP documents and, in conjunction with the Project Manager, administers various contracts.
• Assists in the development and administration of the Division's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinates with other City departments, consultants, contractors, and outside agencies.
• Exercises professional engineering judgment in accordance with current accepted practices of engineering and appropriate laws and codes.
• Performs complex mathematical calculations to confirm engineering designs are in compliance with City's and other Regulatory Standards and requirements.
• Confers with senior staff on problems of design, construction, or maintenance of Utilities facilities; determines permitting requirements and obtains necessary permits; prepares reports and makes recommendations relating to the conduct of engineering activities.
• Responds to inquiries from citizens, permit applicants, associations, or other governmental agencies.
• Attends pre-construction meeting with applicants/contractors and City inspectors to discuss engineering requirements and compliance.
• Oversees site inspections of proposed work or work in progress to verify project status.
• Applies professional engineering judgment to achieve results consistent with objectives.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.) Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental and/or civil engineering with emphasizes on operational aspects of water, wastewater, and reclaimed water utilities.
• Knowledge of construction drawings using latest version of AutoCAD Civil 3D, including site plans, profiles, cross sections, details, quantities and note sheets preferred.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including engineering rules, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices, and techniques used in engineering reports and project estimate preparation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project and construction management.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Ability to review calculations and drawing for both Department and developer projects.
• Skilled in the use of small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Skilled in using computers for word processing and spreadsheet purposes.
• Ability to organize and communicate effectively.
• Ability to prepare complex reports and statements.
• Ability to analyze work methods and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, consulting engineers, contractors, regulatory agencies and the public.
• Ability to utilize computer hardware and software effectively.

Education, Experience, Licenses and CertificationsEducation and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering or a related field.
• Four (4) years of related work experience.
• Master's degree in environmental or civil engineering can be substituted for two (2) years of experience.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License by date of hire.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer by the Florida Department of Professional Regulation or ability to obtain licensure within two (2) years of employment is required.

All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days. Aetna - Health Insurance The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice. Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance The City's dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose. EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance The City's vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months. Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents. Cigna - Short Term Disability The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period. E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctor's prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit. Trustmark- Supplemental Polices Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee. LifeLock Benefit Solutions Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program. ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program. Florida Retirement System - FRS Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS. Cigna - Employee Assistance Program The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more. VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted. Florida Prepaid College Board Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans. Educational Assistance Program Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds). Paid Holidays The City observes 13 paid holidays per year. Sick Leave and Annual Leave Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service. Sick Leave Incentive Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year. Personal Leave Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process. Bereavement Leave Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an immediate family member .